24 Questions
Which method of reproduction is used by Euglena species?
Longitudinal binary fission
What foundational ecological role do protists play?
Primary producers in the food chain
Which classification groups protozoans based on their movement?
The way they move
What is a major ecological contribution of phytoplankton?
They are the primary food source for whales.
Which Protist is known to be a pathogenic parasite?
Trypanosoma
How do some protists benefit their symbiotic partners?
By photosynthesizing and producing oxygen
What is the significance of protists forming cysts?
To survive in harsh conditions
What phylum do Euglena and Trypanosoma belong to?
Sarcomastigophora
Which phylum does Paramecium belong to?
Ciliophora
What is the role of the macronucleus in Paramecium?
Binary fission
What is the infective stage of Entamoeba histolytica?
Mature multinucleated cyst
Which structure is used by Paramecium for locomotion?
Cilia
What environment do most amoebas inhabit?
Freshwater
Which organism causes amoeboid dysentery in humans?
Entamoeba histolytica
How do most ciliates, including Paramecium, feed?
Phagocytosis
What type of reproduction involves the binary fission of the macronucleus in Paramecium?
Asexual reproduction
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of amoeboid protozoans?
They possess pseudopodia.
In which environment would you most likely find ciliated protozoans?
Aquatic environments
Which type of protozoan is associated with a flagella?
Flagellated protozoans
What type of environment is most suitable for the survival of protists?
Aquatic environments
Which reproductive method is common to almost all protists?
Mitosis
Which group of protozoans is known for having a spore-like stage in their life cycle?
Sporozoans
How do flagellated protozoans differ from amoeboid protozoans in terms of movement?
Flagellated protozoans use flagella for locomotion, while amoeboid protozoans use pseudopodia.
What distinguishes photoautotrophic protists from heterotrophic protists?
Capability to produce their own food via photosynthesis
This quiz covers the characteristics of eukaryotes and protists, including their cellular structure and modes of nutrition. Learn about the differences between prokaryotes and eukaryotes, and the unique features of protists.
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